From Engineer to Entrepreneur With Joey Wignarajah

November 16, 2023

Discover how one engineer used their problem-solving skills to become a successful entrepreneur in the property management industry.

From Engineer to Entrepreneur

Joey Wignarajah is the Managing Partner at 19Days, a B2B SaaS (software as a service) venture studio that builds scalable businesses. In his role, he manages the fund operations and helps entrepreneurs rapidly build their operational processes and systems. Through various roles in private equity and as a venture capital advisor, Joey has invested in various B2B SaaS companies, helping them grow and operate more efficiently.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • How 19 Days helps entrepreneurs and businesses solve problems
  • 19 days process for hiring talented entrepreneurs to overcome operational challenges
  • Joey Wignarajah shares how 19days find banks to partner with
  • What inspired Joey’s entrepreneurial journey?
  • Joey’s early career as an engineer in the US Navy
  • Joey details 19 Days’ investment criteria

In this episode…

Entrepreneurs must consider how to identify and solve operational problems when establishing a business. But, with so many factors involved in growing a company, how can you determine the most efficient strategy for success?

Private equity and venture capital expert Joey Wignarajah suggests partnering with other entrepreneurs or firms to help you manage your affairs. Choosing ambitious and growth-oriented leaders who can consolidate your processes and maximize your revenue is critical. 19 days partners with high-growth banks to monetize their portfolios and build their assets.

In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk speaks with Joey Wignarajah, Managing Partner at 19Days, about streamlining entrepreneurial operations. Joey shares what inspired him to become an entrepreneur, how 19days helps entrepreneurs and businesses solve problems, and the company’s strategy for overcoming operational challenges.

Sponsor for this episode…

This episode is brought to you by Keyrenter Property Management.

Keyrenter Property Management is a full-service property management company who helps their clients buy, renovate, and operate real estate assets.

They help clients build wealth while taking the headache out of property management.

That’s why, no matter what rental you have—single-family homes, condos, townhomes, or apartments—they can give you the management solutions you need.

To learn more about their services, visit https://keyrenterpmc.com/ or email them at [email protected].

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